Specially Selected

White Sourdough Loaf

Barcode 4088600065991

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No — White Sourdough Loaf is not ultra-processed.

This bread is made from basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour (with standard vitamin and mineral fortification), water, rye flour, salt, and fermented wheat flour (a traditional sourdough component). It contains no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.

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Common questions about White Sourdough Loaf

Is White Sourdough Loaf ultra-processed?

No — White Sourdough Loaf by Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is made from basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour (with standard vitamin and mineral fortification), water, rye flour, salt, and fermented wheat flour (a traditional sourdough component). It contains no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.